How: Tools for Mentors

More than answers, a successful mentor knows how to actively listen to their partner and turn what they hear into questions or guidance that facilitate a mentee’s growth. In all relationships, and in cross-identity ones especially, a mentor must focus on developing and communicating guidance best-suited for that specific mentee keeping their lived experience, goals, and learning styles top of mind.

Questions to Support Reflection and Action

What is the mentee asking for and how do they want to grow, specifically and generally?

What resources can you provide or connect them with?

What obstacles or barriers could you mitigate or help them address?